280042 - M4A3 / M4A3E8 Sherman german the Allied invasion of Sicily

the Allied invasion of Sicily

- various rolled up tarpaulins

The “CS” stands for “Combat Support” which mounted a 3 inch howitzer in the turret instead of the 2-pounder

Thousands were distributed through the Lend-Lease program to the British Commonwealth and the Soviet Union

only 200 produced worldwide

280042 - M4A3 / M4A3E8 Sherman german the Allied invasion of SicilyThe M4A3, powered by the excellent Ford GAA V8 engine, was the US Armys preferred Sherman variant. It began to replace other Sherman types in US Army service in 1944. In late 1943, the M4A3 underwent a major overhaul as part of a program to improve the Sherman design and rationalise production. The main improvements were a revised hull with larger hatches, redesigned ammunition stowage to reduce the likelihood of the tank burning when penetrated, and